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Slateford Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Curriehill

Slateford Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Curriehill

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Slateford Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Curriehill

02:06

44.3km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.91 km for 176 m

After 21.0 km for 73 m

After 21.2 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.94 km

Slateford Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Slateford Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the Water of Leith. It was completed in 1822 and is around 150m in length with 8 arches in total.

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17.3 km

Union Canal Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Bronze sculpture with some historic information about the canal.

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17.4 km

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a wonderful place to explore. A few sections have challenging cobbles. However, they can be walked. Go and explore!

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21.1 km

Almond Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Be sure to dismount and walk across. Signage has graffiti covering it so it may not be clear.

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21.4 km

Union Canal Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

You need to walk the bike across here, but the view of the river below is wonderful. Inspiring and extraordinary infrastructure.

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22.4 km

Back Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet back lane with fields on either side.

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44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

17.3 km

3.38 km

1.31 km

1.10 km

829 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

3.06 km

1.55 km

604 m

528 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

12°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Slateford Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Curriehill

Slateford Aqueduct

Union Canal Monument

Ratho Marina, Union Canal

Almond Aqueduct

Union Canal Aqueduct

Back Lane

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